Case Study: Executive Recruitment Candidate Exeperience, CEO

Candidate Testimonial

“I moved from CEO at Hunting and Fishing to CEO at Burnsco, where I started this month.

Whilst I was not actively looking for a role, it was an opportunity I couldn’t ignore when I was approached for it.

The professionalism and expediency from Empathix made this seamless and highly efficient. Their focus on candidate care ensured a smooth and rapid process from first contact to hire, highlighting their commitment to aligning executive aspirations with the right opportunities." - Mark Rusher, CEO, Burnsco.

Introduction

In the competitive retail sector, securing and onboarding executive talent swiftly is crucial.

A targeted recruitment strategy that not only focuses on attracting top-tier talent but also prioritises an exceptional candidate experience is essential, especially for critical roles like that of a CEO.

Solution

Empathix's premium Executive offering employs a targeted approach to identify and engage potential candidates who meet precise leadership needs. Special attention is given to:

Personalised Communication and Engagement: Tailored strategies to attract the right leadership talent.
Rapid and Thorough Assessment Processes: Designed to minimise disruption to the candidate’s current professional life.
High-Touch Candidate Care: Ensuring a positive and engaging experience throughout the recruitment process.

Results

The engagement and hiring of the new CEO were completed in a remarkably short timeframe, showcasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

Notable achievements include:

Speed of Engagement to Hire: Completed 3x faster than traditional methods from brief.
Exceptional Candidate Care: Smooth onboarding and transition for the candidate.
Immediate Impact: The CEO quickly began driving new strategic initiatives, demonstrating immediate value to the leadership team.

Conclusion

This executive recruitment case exemplifies Empathix's ability to efficiently align exceptional leadership talent with significant roles, emphasising comprehensive candidate care throughout the process. This approach satisfies the immediate staffing needs and also ensures a high level of satisfaction and quick adjustment for top-level hires.

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